When exploring long-term care options, individuals who require daily assistance may consider assisted living. These communities offer a supportive environment where trained caregivers provide personalized care and help with tasks such as bathing, grooming and medication management. Most also offer daily meals, complimentary transportation and activities programs. In Merritt Island, these communities typically cost $4,461 per month, which is more affordable than the national average but more expensive than the state average.
This guide offers a more in-depth look at assisted living in Merritt Island, including a breakdown of how costs compare to other types of long-term care, some benefits and drawbacks of retiring to the area and a list of organizations that seniors can contact for free/low-cost support services.